Henry Howard Rose (1856–1923) was the 29th Mayor of Los Angeles from July 1913 to July 1915. He only served for one term. He was regarded as "anti- [trade] unionist".[1] He was at first against the Mulholland annexation proposal but, after taking office, he switched positions.[2]
Henry Howard Rose | |
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| 29th Mayor of Los Angeles | |
| In office July 1, 1913 – July 1, 1915 | |
| Preceded by | George Alexander |
| Succeeded by | Charles E. Sebastian |
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| Born | 1856 Wisconsin |
| Died | 1923 |
According to the Los Angeles Times, Rose was: "[a] socialist and progressive, Rose was also a crack pistol shot, winning many matches, even against the police chief."